Scared Asif Ali Zardari trying to avoid returning to Pakistan
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari might not return home to Pakistan until he is convinced he will not be put on trial for treason for seeking American help to avert a coup by his powerful Army, offi
Is ailing Zardari on his way out?
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, in a Dubai hospital for “heart surgery”, may resign soon, a media report said. Mr Zardari, also co-chairman of the ruling PPP, flew to Dubai suddenly on Tuesday complaining of heart pain.
Pakistan has lost control over ISI, says Mansoor Ijaz
Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz opened yet another Pandora’s Box when he claimed that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), especially its ‘S’ wing, is not only out of the Pakistan govern
Nude photo row: Veena’s Pak citizenship at risk
The Pakistan government may cancel the citizenship of actress Veena Malik or send her into exile for her nude pictures appearing in an Indian magazine.
Kayani orders forces to fire back if Nato strikes
Pakistan’s powerful Army chief, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, on Friday ordered his commanders to fire back if Nato forces violate “ground or air space” again, suspending the command chain to allow senior officers on the spot to act swiftly.
US, Nato try to stem Pak ‘rage’
An outraged Pakistan conveyed its “deep sense of rage” to the United States on Sunday over the “senseless” killing of 26 Pakistani soldiers in Nato airstrikes in the tribal belt, while both the US and
Memogate row: Gilani is real winner
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has emerged as a political winner as he is equally acceptable to Army Chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and President Asif Ali Zardari.
The Opposition parties are
Sherry replaces Haqqani as Pak envoy in America
In a surprise choice, the Pakistan government announced Wednesday that controversial PPP politician Sherry Rehman would replace Hussain Haqqani as its ambassador in Washington.
Hindus in Pakistan want full protection
The Hindu community in Pakistan has demanded complete protection for the minorities in this predominantly Muslim country.
Hindus protested in major cities after the killing of three Hindu brothers –
Lahore has risen, says Imran, revolution near
Fresh from a surprisingly successful public rally in Lahore, Pakistani cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan on Monday said the gates for change were open. “There is a shift in public opinion. The gates for change are open now. The change will come,” Mr Khan, who heads the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf, said.